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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,041.70, 55,255.81 and 21,892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,041.70, 55,255.81 and 21,892.09 is: 30,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,041.70 : 55,255.81 = 21,892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,041.70/55,255.81 = 21,892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,041.70x = 55,255.81 × 21,892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,041.70x = 1,209,665,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,665,165.54/40,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,210.14

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